{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Northwestern High School","outOfStateSupporters":52.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10161801,"projectId":9556987,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to essential hygiene products that many students quietly go without. These resources are being used daily to help students care for themselves with dignity and confidence, whether it's freshening up before class, preparing for the school day, or simply feeling more comfortable in their own skin.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, students were genuinely excited and deeply appreciative. Some were surprised that these items were available just for them, and others shared how relieved they felt knowing they could easily access what they needed. Seeing their smiles and hearing their gratitude was a powerful reminder of how much small acts of kindness can mean.","fullyFundedDate":1761427596455,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-kits-hygiene-essentials-for/9556987/","projectTitle":"Confidence Kits: Hygiene Essentials for Teens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10161801_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x266,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754609808247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mayahb"},{"teacherId":9753097,"projectId":9662735,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our project \"Students Who Achieve, Will Receive\". Your support has helped us to strengthen our classroom behavior point system and provide incentives that truly motivate our students. \r\n\r\nCurrently, the material you donated is being used to support weekly incentives. Students receive positive behavior points for attendance and effort each week. They are able to select one or two snacks based on the points they have earned. This has created excitement and encouraged students to stay focused on making positive choices.\r\n\r\nDuring the holidays, our students who earned more than 80% of their points were able to receive a special gift bag filled with items that were donated by you all. We called it our \"Holiday Treat Bag\". Students were happy to receive the bags. Even though we service high school students, they still appreciated being recognized and rewarded for their hard work.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, the supplies have lasted for the past four months and continue to support our program today. The next steps for our students include continuing to work toward their weekly and long-term behavior goals, knowing that their efforts will be acknowledged and celebrated. Your donations have directly increased student motivation and encouraged them to strive to earn their incentives.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our entire program, thank you again for investing in our classroom. Your support has made a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1760764786458,"projectUrl":"project/students-who-achieve-will-receive/9662735/","projectTitle":"Students Who Achieve Will Receive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9753097_orig.jpg?crop=1008,1008,x0,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726534354466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9753097"},{"teacherId":6410655,"projectId":9513098,"letterContent":"As we are nearing the halfway point of the school year, I realized that I haven't reached out to thank you for your donation and making it possible for us to have the materials that we needed to start the year off. The materials arrived just in time, and we immediately put them to work, jumping right in to music making!\r\n\r\n We are so grateful for your kind donations and continued support. Your generosity make it possible for us to provide a more complete music education experience for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1760693801543,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-of-the-year-basics/9513098/","projectTitle":"Beginning of the Year Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Renberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6410655_orig.jpg?crop=1938,1938,x378,y1402&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768580686541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/renberg"},{"teacherId":6410655,"projectId":9561378,"letterContent":"This has been a rough year for school budgets all across the country, and that has been the case with our school. Unfortunately, equipment doesn't really consider your budget when it decides to break, and so we were in a precarious situation, until your generosity stepped in and saved the day!\r\n\r\n We are so grateful for your donations that made this project possible, and that made it possible for our bass drums to have the equipment that they need to ensure we can continue to perform and provide excitement for our school and community.","fullyFundedDate":1760693757467,"projectUrl":"project/bass-drums-need-a-beater-to-beat/9561378/","projectTitle":"Bass Drums Need a Beater to Beat!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Renberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6410655_orig.jpg?crop=1938,1938,x378,y1402&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768580686541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/renberg"},{"teacherId":10335598,"projectId":9864259,"letterContent":"I want to send a huge thank you to everyone who donated supplies to support students at Northwestern. Items like spare laptop chargers, deodorant, toothbrush kits, cleaning supplies, snacks, and water may seem small, but they make a big difference in our students' day-to-day lives. These donations help ensure students have what they need to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have a real impact on learning every single day. Something as simple as a spare laptop charger can mean a student is able to complete an assignment or participate in class instead of falling behind. Access to hygiene items helps students feel comfortable and confident at school, while snacks and water help them stay focused and energized throughout the day. We are so thankful that you have been able to help students with those needs so they are not burdened by financial circumstance. When students' basic needs are met, they can better concentrate, engage, and succeed in the classroom—and your support helps make that possible at Northwestern.","fullyFundedDate":1767196870096,"projectUrl":"project/the-thrive-drive/9864259/","projectTitle":"The Thrive Drive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kimboko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10335598_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761741922276","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10335598"},{"teacherId":8129729,"projectId":9391452,"letterContent":"This bass has been transformative for our music program. In the specific ecosystem of a student orchestra, the bass functions as the pulse and the structural floor. However, many programs struggle with a \"one-size-fits-all\" inventory of battered, full-sized instruments that are often too large or too cumbersome for smaller players to navigate. When a donor provides an instrument that aligns with a student's physical needs and offers a step up in craftsmanship, the impact is felt immediately.\r\n\r\nThis bass has been an amazing gift to our students, and I am already seeing and hearing the improvement from it's player. Thank you for your extremely generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1752586601225,"projectUrl":"project/all-about-that-bass/9391452/","projectTitle":"All About That Bass","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8129729_orig.jpg?crop=937,937,x198,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643815012665","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rosealonmusic"},{"teacherId":6410655,"projectId":9348148,"letterContent":"What a season! It has taken a few years following the Covid shutdown to get the Marching Band back to the level of performance that we had before the shutdown, but I think that we have made it. Over thirteen different performances, ranging from parades to pep rallies, and football games to field shows. And while they seem such a small things, the lyres provided by this project were critical to our success. \r\n\r\n Numerous occasions we were called on to play music to fill time, and having the ability to use flip folders doubled or tripled the amount of pieces we could perform. The students love having so many options for music, and are actively requesting new songs for the future. Thank you for making this project happen.","fullyFundedDate":1752586488710,"projectUrl":"project/lyre-lyre-pants-on-fire/9348148/","projectTitle":"Lyre, Lyre Pants on Fire","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Renberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6410655_orig.jpg?crop=1938,1938,x378,y1402&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768580686541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/renberg"},{"teacherId":6410655,"projectId":9217224,"letterContent":"As we are beginning our preparations for our first concert, the clarinet section and I would like to offer you our deepest thanks for the mouthpieces and ligatures that your gift helped provided our program. Higher quality materials are providing my upperclassmen the opportunity to perform more challenging solo literature as they prepare for college auditions, as well as help the overall sound of the entire ensemble. I have noticed a positive difference in the tone quality and musical flexibility of my 1st clarinets, and we are able to tackle more challenging literature because of it. Thank you so much for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746787225807,"projectUrl":"project/matching-mouthpieces/9217224/","projectTitle":"Matching Mouthpieces","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Renberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6410655_orig.jpg?crop=1938,1938,x378,y1402&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768580686541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/renberg"},{"teacherId":9937721,"projectId":9148165,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my project, I hope this message finds you well.\r\n\r\nI am writing to sincerely thank you for your generous support and funding for my project, Tech-Enabled Teaching. I am deeply grateful for your confidence in my work and your commitment to supporting initiatives like mine.\r\n\r\nThis funding is instrumental for data keeping, also in housing all the documentation of each of my students, as well as conducting new research to help expand my growth development so that I may have all the necessary tools to accommodate each of my students in every area that he or she may need me in. All thanks to your support, I am now able to better organize and store all sensitive documents and different agendas for each of my students in a more proficient manner.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has not only provided financial assistance but has also encouraged me to pursue my goals with renewed motivation and purpose.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your support. It truly means a great deal to me","fullyFundedDate":1746806197174,"projectUrl":"project/tech-enabled-teaching-tools-for-a-smart/9148165/","projectTitle":"Tech-Enabled Teaching: tools for a smarter classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Felder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9937721"},{"teacherId":9701484,"projectId":9194665,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom project. Your donation has played a key role in transforming our learning environment into a space where students feel safe, seen, and motivated—not only to learn but to grow as individuals. This year, I've placed a strong focus on building a positive classroom culture, and the materials you helped provide have deepened that impact in ways I couldn't have imagined.\r\n\r\nWith items like the bean bag chair, sensory tools, and reward systems, I've seen a remarkable shift in my students' behavior and work ethic. They come to class more regularly, are more focused, and participate more actively. Knowing that their efforts will be recognized with stickers, scratch cards, or simply the joy of sitting in a special seat makes them feel valued. These small but meaningful rewards have helped reinforce positive choices, encouraging students to be kind, responsible, and engaged learners. I've also seen them grow emotionally—better managing frustration, supporting their peers, and taking pride in their work.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, this project has helped me grow as well. It has challenged me to think more intentionally about how environment, recognition, and emotional support impact academic success. I'm now more confident in my ability to cultivate a classroom where students not only learn but thrive. Your contribution has helped create a space where students feel safe being themselves—and that safety has become the foundation for their success.","fullyFundedDate":1746787342117,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-achievement-in-our-safe-space/9194665/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Achievement in OUR Safe Space Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9701484_orig.jpg?crop=1728,1728,x103,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724422338137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9701484"},{"teacherId":9701484,"projectId":9194053,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in replacing my lost laptop. Your donation didn't just restore a piece of equipment—it brought back the tools I rely on every day to plan engaging lessons, connect meaningfully with students, and bring literature and writing to life in my classroom. Since receiving the new laptop, I've been able to fully return to designing interactive lessons, giving timely feedback, and creating a more organized and enriching learning experience for my students.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments this year happened during a creative novel digital book club where students focused on reading, analyzing and discussing the novel we were working on in a creative way for their classmates to learn as well. With access to my new laptop, I was able to build a shared digital space where students posted their book club and gave each other feedback. My students, who are typically reserved even participated and had fun with the class. That sense of pride and community was only possible because I had the technology to facilitate it.\r\n\r\nThis new resource is also helping me grow as a teacher. I'm currently working on expanding my skills in digital literacy and multimedia instruction so I can integrate more audio, video, and interactive elements into my lessons. I can't wait to watch their voices come alive.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in teachers and for supporting classrooms like mine. Your generosity is helping me grow in my practice and is making a real difference in the lives of my students every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1747345413705,"projectUrl":"project/professional-development-through-technol/9194053/","projectTitle":"Professional Development Through Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9701484_orig.jpg?crop=1728,1728,x103,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724422338137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9701484"},{"teacherId":8129729,"projectId":8676940,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our classroom! The new shoulder rests for our violins and violas have made a tremendous difference in both comfort and playing technique for my students. Having properly fitting shoulder rests has allowed them to focus more on sound quality and posture, rather than struggling to hold their instruments correctly. We've already put them to great use in our current unit on bowing technique, and the improvement in tone and confidence has been noticeable almost immediately.\r\n\r\nWhen the shoulder rests arrived, my students were so excited—they couldn't wait to try them out! For many of them, it was the first time they'd played with a rest that actually fit well and felt stable. One student even said, \"I didn't know playing could feel this easy!\" These new resources have created a more inclusive and supportive environment, especially for our beginners. As we move into our next project—preparing for our spring recital—students will be using their new shoulder rests daily to practice ensemble pieces with proper form and control. 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